Thursday, July 16, 2015, is a day that Chattanoogans will remember for the rest of their lives. It is also a day that our community showed its strength, faith, determination and unity.
The fishing community has come together to host a benefit tournament for the families of the servicemen who lost their lives protecting our country and freedom. This is going to be an event that every fisherman doesn’t want to miss. We have received overwhelming support of local branches of the military and dozens of local and national businesses that will be involved in the tournament.
Hydrilla Hawgs, Fish Dayton, and The Chattanooga Bass Association will host the Chattanooga Strong Benefit Bass tournament on Sept. 12 at Dayton Boat Dock in Dayton, Tenn. Tournament hours will be safelight until 2 p.m. The tribute to the servicemen who lost their lives will begin at 5:45 a.m. prior to blast-off. Please have your boat in the water by 5:30 prior to the tribute beginning.
Tournament Details
Date: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015
Time: 5 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Location: Dayton Boat Dock
Entry Fee: $100 per boat or $75 per boat if one member is either active duty or retired military/first responder
Payback will be at least 80 percent of entry fees (all donations will go to the families)
You can sign up for this tournament here or at the following local locations:
Hamilton’s Sport Shop (Hwy 58)
Tri-State Bait and Tackle (Cleveland)
Soddy Custom Tackle (Soddy Daisy)
The committee has set a goal to raise $25,000 for the families. Please help us reach this goal. No amount of money is too small.
At weigh-in, plate lunches will be available for a $5 donation. All food and drinks have been provided by Wal-Mart, Five Star Vending, McKee Foods and Coca-Cola.
We will also be raffling off great door prizes. You will be able to purchase raffle tickets at the weigh-in whether you fished the tournament or not.
Thank you to the fishing community for your support with this event. God Bless our great country.
Donations can be made online here or mailed to the following address:
Chattanooga Bass Association
Attn: NoogaStrong Benefit Tournament
P.O. Box 22605
Chattanooga, TN 37422
